Anbu Vazhi(1968)
Anbu Vazhi is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by M. Natesan and produced by N. Neelakantan under Pavithra Pictures. The lead cast includes Jaishankar, Vijayalakshmi, Pandharibai, Prabhakar, and V.S. Raghavan. The story follows Nithyanand, a businessman falsely accused of murdering his partner. He escapes prison to find the real killer and clear his name. The film explores themes of betrayal, family loyalty, and the pursuit of justice. Music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan. The film received a U certificate from the Madras certification board. Its runtime is 175 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- M. Natesan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A kind businessman named Nithyanand is framed for the murder of his partner. The real killer is his other partner, Murthy, who wants all the company money. Nithyanand escapes from prison and goes on the run. He must find a hidden witness to prove his innocence before Murthy destroys his family.
“Love is the only path to truth”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anbu Vazhi
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), Nagesh & Jaishankar (53 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Pandari Bai (20 films together), V. S. Raghavan & Nagesh (19 films together), and V. S. Raghavan & M. S. Viswanathan (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director M. Natesan was also a successful cinematographer, having shot landmark films like 'Karnan' (1964).
- The movie was released the same year as the iconic 'Thillana Mohanambal', facing tough competition at the box office.
- Actor Muthuraman, who played a key role, was a major star known for his collaborations with Sivaji Ganesan.
- The story revolves around business betrayal, a theme less common in Tamil cinema of the late 1960s compared to family dramas.
- The film's music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, who dominated Tamil film music at the time.
- It was produced under the banner of Saravana Films, a notable production house in that era.